NovelFameChapter 1099: In a swift reaction, Hadley swung her arm, delivering a slap across Astrid's face.
"Ouch..." Astrid's cry echoed as she fell, her face striking the pavement hard, causing her nose to bleed. Dabbing at her face, Astrid saw the blood, and her rage intensified.
Rising to her feet, Astrid retrieved a small eyebrow razor from her purse and lunged at Hadley. "You've ruined my face; now it's your turn!" Just as Astrid was about to strike, Hadley prepared to defend herself, but an unexpected figure stepped in, intercepting Astrid and pushing her aside.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShaken, Hadley glanced up while clutching her bleeding forehead. It was Eric.
With a concerned furrow between his brows, Eric looked intently at the injury on her forehead.
"Are you okay?" he asked, pulling out a tissue to dab at the blood. Hadley turned her head away, maintaining her silence and showing clear resistance.
"Hadley?" Pain was evident in Eric's voice. "Your forehead's bleeding. You might get blood in your eyes. Letassist." "No need..." Hadley muttered, adamantly avoiding his gaze.
By this time, a crowd had gathered, including Megan.
Observing the scene, Megan took the tissue from Eric's hand and linked arms with Hadley. "Allow me." Unable to refuse, Hadley let Megan dab the tissue at her wound, while Megan offered her a reassuring smile. "You two aren't together anymore. It's best not to stay too close," she said.
Security personnel had also arrived, looking toward Eric for direction. "Mr. Flynn, what are your orders?" Eric's gaze moved from Astrid, who was still on the ground, to Hadley's injured forehead.
"Get the police involved!" Meanwhile, Astrid's outburst continued unabated on the pavement, her tears mixed with accusations. “Go ahead, call them! She stole my boyfriend, wrecked my life, and took my car! She deserves to be locked up!" Find exclusive updates galnovals"Mr. Flynn," muttered a security guard, leaning closer. "These two ladies seem to be locked in a jealous dispute. It might not be wise to involve the police. Plus, the one on the ground has injuries as well." He suggested that fault lay with both parties.
Eric's brow furrowed. A jealous dispute over Brady? With a dismissive gesture, he instructed, "Do what you think is best.” "Understood, Mr. Flynn." The security team began to escort Astrid away.
She yelled back, still furious, "Hadley, you'll regret this! I'm not done with you yet!" "Eric," Megan said, pulling on Eric's sleeve and nodding towards Hadley. "Her forehead is still bleeding badly. She may need medical attention. Maybe we should-"
"There's no need," Hadley said, shaking her head weakly. "Ccan m e manage."
However, Eric firmly grasped her wrist, not heeding her protests. You think I will just stand by and do nothing?" Concerned by the sight of her bleeding, he could not remain calm.
"Into the car, Hadley. Now! We're heading to the hospital." Eric swiftly opened the car door and ushered Hadley inside.
Chapter 1099
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